Practice Principal

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to provide the best start for each child to grow and develop and ensure our clients reach their full potential.

We are looking for a passionate and engaging **Practice Principal **to lead our team in Epping.

Whether you’re an experienced Team Leader or a Senior Therapist ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. In this role you’ll have the chance to develop and extend your leadership skills in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills

**The opportunity**:
The Practice Principal leads the clinic and is responsible for growing a multidisciplinary, high functioning, collaborative team who deliver fun, engaging and meaningful therapy to children and their families. Backed by a highly supportive ESA leadership team, you will be responsible for all aspects of the business unit.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the clinic alongside a small paediatric caseload;
- Provide evidence-based assessment and including administering assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff;
- Lead a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes;
- Grow and develop the team through supervision and discipline specific meetings, assisting staff with time management and organisation, development of clinic resources, feeding back to management at state and national level the needs of the team;
- Engage in service development, programming, scheduling and contribute to the national professional development agenda and training program.
- Understand, establish and build a strong client base and network of referrers;
- Contribute to and implement organisational strategy and operating standards.

**What we offer you**:
Early Start Australia is a national organisation - our clinics offer you the small practice feel with big corporate support. We have friendly and well-organised administration teams booking appointments, invoicing and managing NDIS changes, leaving our therapists to get on with what is most important to them.

In addition to a competitive salary with performance incentives, you will have access to the following:

- A structured training program to support and guide you as you further your skills as a leader and clinician
- Over 100 hrs of rostered annual CPD hours per year which includes monthly in-house training, free team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, paid professional development leave and your own professional development allowance
- The opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team and exchange ideas, collaborate on treatment plans and provide a holistic approach for our clients
- Our mental health and well-being program
- You will have access to performance incentives along with products at reduced prices from groceries to movie tickets
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave

**What do you need to join?**
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy or Psychology and full, current registration;
- Experience as a Team Leader or Senior Therapist in developing, coaching and mentoring less-experienced Therapists;
- Financial acumen with the ability to analyse financial reports and implement solutions to achieve strong performance;
- Skills to drive practice performance to meet and exceed business requirements and KPIs, such as client satisfaction, staff satisfaction and activity hours;
- Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment;
- Effective time management and attention to detail;
- Compliance - Professional Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

**Where to from here?